How I Use Dehydrated and Freeze Dried Foods

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@kathyazzariogabbykay6650 4 года назад

You should do a cook book. I would order a dozen for my friends and family. I'm so thankful for videos! You are a wealth of knowledge! God bless you!

@DraKBC 3 года назад

I would buy it too!

@lorettacatron6670 3 года назад

Me too

@jackeekp 4 года назад

I have a disabled daughter, she has high muscle tone and requires a higher calorie/carbohydrates/nutrition. I dehydrate to add ALOT, and add small amounts to her meals, small amounts(1/2 to 1 teaspoon) to a meal of a variety of things, will not change the taste of her food, but it does increase the content of her food, as well as her meals are pureed, so in some cases it thickens her food to the right consistence for her to eat, I also do the vitamins like Heidi, as well as in dehydrating fruits, adding small amounts to water, give me a flavored water, so on the days I'm really don't want water, flavor water helps with what I need for a daily intake, THANK YOU HEIDI FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEOS AND TIME

@bparrish517 4 года назад

Perfect Scripture verse at the end to accompany this video. Thank you for taking time to search God’s Word for that finishing touch to whatever you’re teaching us. Finally, although this video is a sidebar to your other preservation instruction, it serves a greater purpose for me in that it saves experimentation time and money when developing recipes. Your channel always delivers more than we deserve and it shows in your increased subscriptions. Congratulations!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@carolinebaines8735 4 года назад

I use my dehydrated greens in “dump” casseroles. . A jar of meat, a jar of vegetables, a can of cream soup and at least a 1/2 cup of dehydrated greens. Throw it in the oven for 1/2 hour and you’ve got dinner. Easy after a long day at work.

@kayes1894 3 года назад

Heidi down here in South Mississippi we plant our fig trees close to the house so they can hear people talking . Old wives tale but they do grow good ! 😊

@TheLeisamarie 4 года назад

That greens powder is the bomb! I add a tbsp to every meal just right on top of my plate. I put it in all my dressings, gravies, dishes. When I am asking, I just tell the picky ones it's just seasoning and my foodie/health concious ones I tell the truth and make them promise to keep my secret lol. We still have kale coming in, even though we're in the mid south, so I am still dehydrating it. Thanks so much Heidi, I am healthier and more energetic since finding your channel and implementing many of your ideas! You are a true blessing!

@franjeancruz3897 4 года назад

I just got a dehydrater. Tried it and it was great

@tracycouture3955 3 года назад

How long will the ground meat last,also what other meat can I dehydrate and jar

@susan3200 2 года назад

Can you dehydrate a variety of items at a time?

@misst1586 4 года назад

Excellent. I'm going to need a notepad to take notes when I rewatch this!

@naturelady6750 4 года назад

I just ordered a dehydrator and I don’t know how I got by so long with out one. I’m so excited! Love our vacuum sealer too! Great tips Heidi! Thank you 🙏 God bless!

@nancymorrissey4467 4 года назад

I have always loved your videos. So much to learn. My girls are surprised how fast and easy homemade can be. We have been following your advice little by little and now have and use quite a self made pantry. Thank you.

@opal777 4 года назад

I powder my freezer dried fruits too. My husband has CKD and can’t have the store bought dehydrated fruits...but he used to love the fruit flavored oat meal packets for breakfast. He had to give those up. So now, I make up my own oatmeal mix. There are tons of recipes on the web and all I do is add in powdered freezes dried blueberries...his favorite. When we evacuate for hurricanes, I often take a lot of dehydrated or freeze dried foods with us so that we don’t need to eat out as much. We usually go to the grocery store while there and try to get a place to stay that at least has a kitchenette. I can make tomato sauce, honey, so many things....just by adding water or broth. I don’t take jars though. I have a hurricane batch of foods that are ready to go into a backpack. I think that the only thing that I wasn’t thrilled with was corn....but I think that I didn’t rehydrate it long enough. We were in a hurry and were trying to hurry the process.

@grandma_1887 3 года назад

And all the time, God is good

@pattylcravatta Год назад

Wow! You’re so easy to understand! I’m amazed! You’ve given me so many ideas! I don’t eat meat because of Health Problems! I’ve really so much from this video! I’ve really enjoyed this channel! Thank-you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@joans6047 3 года назад

Hello Heidi! I love your channel so much. I just binge watch, especially when I'm so overwhelmed with the craziness in the world, because it just brings me peace. You have a beautiful way of life, and your family is extremely blessed to reap the rewards from all your talents. Everything you make is lovely!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Thank you Joan!

@marthaadams8326 4 года назад

not much of a soup person - guess I might have to get used to it though if things get tougher. My favorite dehydrated or freeze dried veggie is spaghetti squash. I can take a portion out, reseal jar and add what ever I want for supper (or lunch, or breakfast) I can use chicken broth to resoften if I am going to fry for breakfast, add some dried bacon bits, put in hot iron pan and then add an egg and walla a nice meal. For supper, I use some of my spaghetti sauce or any kind of sauce I have made and add to the spagetti squash and add whatever else you want - mushrooms, cheese, even dried shredded carrots, etc. So easy - takes less than 5 mins and you can sit down to a meal that is not only tasty, but fast and needs little - just heated up usually for any kind of a pasta (except spaghetti squash) dish that one likes. I just dehydrated hash browns with just potatoes - so if I want to have for breakfast - real easy and for casseroles add whatever one likes and walla a simple dish and ready pretty quickly.

@pattiripley7599 4 года назад

Twice I’ve purchased a Nesco dehydrator and now both my son have one. First one took one and then the other. Time to get another. I may just get 2 and prepare for my daughter to walk away with one. I do love using it. I will say they asked if they could “borrow” before it left here. At least they are getting good use

@lindaperrier7300 3 года назад

I make a mix of dehydrated celery radish leeks onions cucumber zucchini shredded carrots tomatoes...when all dehydrated I put in large bowl and crush it .I use a handful on my salads.

@TheSunRiseKid 2 года назад

Another great video! I’m binge watching before bed.😊

@cerestaylor9088 3 года назад

You are the scientific kitchen, I love using my grandkids as guinea pigs 😁 Be Ever so Blessed 🤗💗

@robinsilver8934 2 года назад

I like the barrier idea! Thanks for sharing!

@LauraSH2015 4 года назад

I’ve been dehydrating a few yrs. As I write there is my harvest of carrots that I pulled yesterday and their tops. Which I like to add as nutrition in soups and stuff and even smoothies. I like to dehydrate tomatoes for all kinds of stuff and some I leave as tomatoes some I grind for tomato powder which is awesome for tacos and sauces even meatloaf. I also make my own garlic powder so much better than store bought. I recently followed your video for orange and lemon powder and oh my I love it! I’m going to attempt the hamburger as you advised. I’ve been hesitant but what a great way to preserve hamburger and free up much needed freezer space. I finally have my lid sealers being shipped after two mos of waiting so I’m also excited about that! Wish i could afford my own freeze dryer but maybe some day! Thank you for all your wonderful ideas and instructions! Watermelon btw is delicious dehydrated! 🍓🌽🥕🍊

@elizabethcope1502 4 года назад

LS they have a layaway program per comments I have read.

@K4Kale 3 года назад

Can you state how to dehydrate watermelon? I have some to get rid of and didn't even think about that.

@lesliecastle6791 3 года назад

Dehydrated okra makes a tasty snack and is fantastic to sprinkle into soups.

@lauradfield5484 2 года назад

Always a joy to have items on hand. Mothers Earth is new to me. Thank for sharing the pros & cons 😊

@lynndee2644 2 года назад

022322... Hello. I just came across your videos. I can't wait to watch more and take notes! Thank you! I'll be sharing with friends and family! God-bless You and your family!!

@deeschaaf3488 4 года назад

Wow! Great Video! I will definitely be referring back to this one!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Thanks Dee!

@runpurebloodrun2355 2 года назад

Wow, thank you😘sending love and prayers

@richardschmidt2430 3 года назад

Learning more about dehydrating and shredding old docs.....multi-tasking! :) So awesome, thank you Heidi! :) Blessings from Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

@sharonficker7398 4 года назад

Do you have a video on dehydrating hamburger. I’m very interested in this method. I’ve been dehydrating fruit and veggies for about 40 years. Never tried meat. Didn’t think it could be done safely. I looked in your playlist for a how to video on this and couldn’t find one. Please consider making one on hamburger would be greatly appreciated. I have a lot of meat in my freezer I worry I’ll loose if power ever goes out which in California lately has been an issue of them turning off power randomly. Fire season is just around the corner and I’d like to take care of this. Love your videos.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I do but it is not yet published, it is scheduled to publish in a couple weeks

@Kimmies991 3 года назад

Yes Sharon, I was going to ask the same thing! Can't wait to see the video!

@felixhoy7659 4 года назад

Good stuff , thanks . Keep well and God bless .

@donnatucker9527 4 года назад

Thank you for another great video. I got my nesco dehydrator last week and it has been running almost constant. First I tried longevity spinach. As a leaf I tried it on the herb setting spreading the leaves in a thin layer. It took several days. I think hang drying these may be better. Unless I turn up the temp. Not sure. Have had success with onions. Trying potatoes and papaya today. Ground beef may be next!!! You are such an inspiration and motivator. God bless you!

@susanbystone7853 4 года назад

Another great video! Thanks for all you do. Very informative

@townsendstephen 2 года назад

Absolutely fascinating. I was looking for some tips on using dehydrated foods for hiking and had no idea of the range of possibilities. I love the idea of snacking on the fruits. Thank you

@kamayababy 2 года назад

Such a neat lady. Thank you for sharing all your great knowledge.

@tennesseegirl1215 4 года назад

Great tips and ideas for freeze dried, dehydrated food storage. Thanks so much for sharing, I always learn something from your videos, blessings

@prairiegirlcowboyhomestead5876 4 года назад

Love learning from you Heidi. Keep videos coming!

@franciscopadro2881 2 года назад

I love your videos,very informative

@fredachase5193 4 года назад

Because of you, Heidi, I was on the lookout for a dehydrator at the second hand store...I found one for 4.50....it works great!!! I even made the liners for the trays from an old 100% cotton light colored sheet!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom

@ericjohnson2543 3 года назад

Talked to a friend of mine at work one night about dehydrating. He said he had one and would loan it to me. Next day, started hitting the yard sales ( I also do resale). Stopped at a sale and picked up an Oster brand dehydrator for $10.00, never used.

@fredachase5193 3 года назад

Eric Johnson check out how Heidi makes liners for the trays. The food won’t fall through

@chrismalzahn8645 3 года назад

Great deal! I got mine for $7.99! Love a deal on what is becoming an essential kitchen appliance.

@leilasuki162 3 года назад

Such an informative video! You must be an amazing cook.

@sharonkarelse Год назад

Amazing! Thank you for your video.

@edieboudreau9637 3 года назад

Great vid Heidi. Love all the ways you use the racks. Those racks would be great to put on top of an electric stove while baking various things as well. As you know, I'm not off grid & don't have a woodstove. Not by choice though. But on bread baking day and crackers and such would be a great time to be dehydrating on top of it too. Just put some "feet" on those 2 sides to raise it off the "eyes". As you know gf baking can be time intensive so that way the heat would be being used twice. I occasionally do a baking day of my stuff & freeze or vacuum seal them in jars to keep them good till I use them up. I've actually stopped eating a lot of things I like because the costs are too much, including wasted electricity. This, however, would make that more efficient.

@ms.anonymousinformer242 3 года назад

Thanks for this tip. So do all heat related electrical things together in the same day will save on energy costs 🤔 ?

@edieboudreau9637 3 года назад

@@ms.anonymousinformer242 by using the electricity all at once there's no preheating time costing money for each item. Having 1 ready to go in right behind the other saves that time & if dehydrating on top of stove it will use the "lost" heat at no additional charge. So yes in that particular case. If your rate is based on high demand times do it on low demand times to save there too. Note: not all electric rates are the same all day/month long. Some charge double or more during high demand times like on 90*f days during hours of noon to 9 pm. If that is the case where you are... Do most baking after 9pm To save on costs.

@GoodThingsEtc 2 года назад

Dehydrated pineapple and apples never lasts long for me!!! Omg so so delish!!!

@marysilva2693 Год назад

Thank you for this video. I was looking for ideas how to use it after was dehydrate.

@malloryw6208 4 года назад

Love your videos, I am learning so much!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Thank you!

@brightstarr57 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@jacquelinemanzano9328 2 года назад

Oh how I miss my fig tree and lemon tree. My fig tree was huge and me and the birds enjoyed them throughout the spring and summer. They are very expensive to buy in the stores here.

@dianne247 2 года назад

Love your videos. #bingewatching

@marthaadams8326 3 года назад

Heidi, lots of ideas - TY. I need to put a big sign on my pantry door that says REHYDRATE BEFORE COOKING :-) I just forgot again yesterday. Well, freeze dried cheese looks just like the fresh.

@cindyward5133 Год назад

I am going to try dehydrating the tomatoes. I always hate using tomato paste, because most recipes use only a tablespoon or two, and then I have the rest of the can left, which I have to freeze, even with the small cans. Now I'm thinking I could dehydrate the rest of the paste as well? I am also going to try the ground beef. We bought a whole cow last year, and still have a ton of ground meat left, but I need my freezer space for my garden produce.

@tessie652001 4 года назад

I’m like you I dehydrate everything Loki grow a lot of kale and greens for use and my chickens for the winter

@K4Kale 4 года назад

The pizza looks yummy! Since watching your videos I've gone crazy on dehydrating! My husband has no idea as I keep the dehydrated veggies in a packed cabinet in the basement. All he can see is the beans, rice and barley. I looked into ordering a large amount of chick peas on line and got concerned when the stated they would last 6 months. Everyone says theyll ladt forever. Now I goulz be in trouble as I have more beans that I can eat in a year. I want extra chic peas to make flour. Also, do you have a video on how you collect rain water?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

On the rain water, I do not have a full video out but we talk about it a bit in a couple other videos such as this one here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PiprKTwdBfU.html and this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mA9bxRtPZp4.html

@Roehrtribe 4 года назад

We love fig and walnut sourdough bread. Or chocolate dipped dried figs. Mmmm

@WendyK656 4 года назад

I use my dehydrated foods, in soup, spaghetti sauce, chili, stews, gravy, chicken broth Frittatas and my freeze dried too. My fruits I make pies, cakes, Ice cream, breads, for Icings, Popsicles, Extracts Thank you Heidi! my ferments. I learn so much for you Heidi on theses. We don't dehydrated hamburger meat; as we had it got moldy. We have made a lot of beef jerky and we have never had a problem with that. Heidi, I take my cheese and put it in my blender and make it powder, and it is very tasty on popcorn, cheese and noodles too. Love the Chicken!! Oops I also used my dehydrated and freeze dry thing to make salsa too.

@ediemurray1692 3 года назад

Tysvm

@moakley60 2 года назад

I’m new to your channel. I had never heard of Mother Earth Products, so I googled it. Their store is only 55 minutes from where I live. I will have to go check it out. 🙂

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

I do have a link in the description if you would rather order and you can also save 10% on your first order but if you go to the physical store, tell them who sent you :)

@famous9222 3 года назад

I am new to dehydrating foods (got my inspiration from your videos) and I love it. What, if any, fruit or veg do you always blanch? Other sources give mixed messages regarding this. Keep up the terrific work!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Potatoes are the only thing that need to be blanched before drying, otherwise they will turn black. I do not blanch anything else

@SteadfastTrailFarm 3 года назад

One of my favorite snacks is popcorn , I toss with olive oil and sprinkle with an organic powdered cheese...can I use freeze dried cheese instead?! If I could do a freeze dried cheese with my goat's milk I'll be in heaven!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

I recently just got some white cheddar powder (also just published a video on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KveELlz6yqA.html) and it is so good on popcorn. Bad thing is it that it is hard to find a good cheese powder that does not have some kind of preservatives added to it. I have considered trying some of the freeze dried grated cheddar (no additives) and powdering it up to put on popcorn.

@SteadfastTrailFarm 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!!!

@rainkatt 4 года назад

I have been running my 2 dehydrators non stop all week, herbs, veggies, jerky, even several pounds of rose petals. Hubby has been buying mason jars for me and I'm filling them up...whew, now I need to find a place to store them! Thanks for the inspiration!

@susan3200 2 года назад

Do you vacuum seal? Is that a difficult process? Is it expensive?

@rainkatt 2 года назад

@@susan3200 not at all expensive, I use the vacuum sealing method that Heidi at Rain Country here does, the vacuum lid sealer from a Seal a Meal kit and a hand pump brake bleeder, inexpensive, you don't need electricity and fast

@susan3200 2 года назад

@@rainkatt thank you. I will have to check into all that.

@rainkatt 2 года назад

@@susan3200 look on her playlist for vacuum sealing

@reneeschweiger9921 4 года назад

I like how you double stack canning food. What is the thin “wood type” piece you have between the two layers? It looks sturdier than the cardboard I use. This video is so inspirational!! My pea pods are coming in and now I know what to do with them😀. Thank you!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

It is some kind of wood Patrick cut for that purpose but not exactly sure what it is. I only have a couple of them, mostly I am using cardboard between the rows of jars.

@mskaykrafts 4 года назад

This was so helpful! Thank you. After lots of research of the Excalibur ....etc. I bought a Nesco Dehydrator and I'm totally satisfied with it. My Nesco has been running pretty much non-stop, 24/7, for the last several weeks....lol. I'm going to try the ground meat next. I wonder if we ground chicken (the breast meat) and cook it and dehydrate as well......Do you know if that is safe to do? Thanks again and have a great day!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Yes, as long as the meat is fully dried, it will be fine :)

@Gorkilein 2 года назад

To use your figs... Cook some rice in meat stock, add some meat and cut figs and some curty paste from the Asia store and you got the most delicious meal ever!

@Clynn57 2 года назад

Can you clarify for me... I noticed a link for amazon that if we click there first, you guys can collect a little commission. Which is great and I’m all for that. I’d LOVE to give back to you somehow. Here’s the question... Is that for items in an amazon store of products you sell or is it on all I buy regardless? I’m happy to click that and help support you guys. You’re a wealth of info. P.s. my dehydrator just arrived, yesterday. I’m binge watching you. Lol I’m so excited. My first batch is in the dehydrator, now.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

The items that we make and sell are only found on our Etsy store but any Amazon link we share is an affiliate link meaning if you go through that link, no matter what you end up adding to your cart during that session gets credited to us and we earn a small commission on each item, even if it isn't the same item in the link you clicked on

@Clynn57 2 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead cool, thanks so much. I will keep this in mind for my up coming purchases. I’m thrilled to use the link and help you guys out. Now, if we could get everyone who watches to do that. :) In a perfect world. Lol

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

@@Clynn57 🥰

@nancyh2378 4 года назад

I tried your dehydrated ground beef and liked it. How long do you think it will last on the shelf? I bought a Nesco a couple of years ago, but your videos are helping me to make use of it.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Just like the jerky I showed in this video, if properly stored, it should last for years on the shelf

@debhouckscraftycottage9288 3 года назад

I have freeze-dried and dehydrated items - mostly bought. One thing I haven't found that I would like to is a Good celery that doesn't taste too strong or get too rubbery when re-constituted. I haven't tried Mother Earth yet for celery. Have you? Mostly it would go in soups or casseroles. Thanks for all the information. New subscriber; I've binge watched a few videos today. :-)

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

I have bought their celery but have so far only added it to soups. It was not rubbery, at least not that I have noticed.

@debhouckscraftycottage9288 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you!

@TanyaMcGuire 3 года назад

hi love your videos TFS in them. Question though how long does the ground meat last in a jar like that? sealed

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Just like the jerky I showed, it should last for several years at least

@TanyaMcGuire 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much for answering have a wonderful day

@angelabiggs6951 4 года назад

using my truck to dyhyrate lemon balm today 110 in arkansas

@MFV77 4 года назад

How do you use your dehydrated lemon balm? Tea?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I personally use mine for tea but some people choose to extract it for using as a headache remedy

@prairiegirlcowboyhomestead5876 4 года назад

Do you dehydrate your basil leaves whole as well as jar them whole? Can I put those dehydrated basil leaves on top of say a pizza? Will they soften or stay crunchy? Thanks

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I dry them whole but when I go to put them in the jar, I break them up into little pieces. Not only do I use such herbs flaked anyway, I can fit more in the jar. I do not think they would dehydrate up as well as a topping because how thin they are but mine always go in my sauces

@tonimitchell9930 4 года назад

Wow, so much great information in this video. I am going to fire up my dehydrator this week. I don't know why I find it scary. I son'r have any of those mats and would like to do some fruit leather, is there something else I can use? I see pickled eggs sitting back there...........are you going to do a video on those? Hopefully yes!!!!!

@marthaadams8326 4 года назад

Yes, get some parchment paper at the grocery store - the silicone mats you can wash, the parchment you throw away and repurchase. So after a while, you will buy the silicone on Amazon or from the dehydrator company. Nothing scary about a dehydrator. My only rule is, I either put it on lowest heat for over night - or turn it off. You can over dehydrate (just like overcooking). I have no timer on mine - so I keep an eye on it by setting an alarm to go and check it. It will not burn or explode or any of those things, just over dehydrates. I would not dehydrate pickled eggs - doesn't sound right. Anyone else? To get started, I would just buy a bag of frozen veggies at the grocery and dehydrate them. When you see how easy it is and the space you save in the freezer - you will dehydrate as much as you can out of there.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Some people use parchment paper for fruit leathers. I plan on trying it when I do my tomato flakes this year. I do have a new fermenting video coming out on Monday and I talk about the eggs in there but I also have an old video on how to ferment eggs ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QOOMsgTbtT8.html

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Just now seeing your comment Martha so did not mean to repeat you there on the parchment paper. As far as the eggs, she is not asking about dehydrating them, she is asking how to make pickled eggs. :)

@tonimitchell9930 4 года назад

@@marthaadams8326 Thank you. No I wasn't going to dehydrate pickled eggs.....haha. My husband has been asking me to find a recipe for them and there Heidi has them on her counter. I will try the frozen veggies, thanks.

@hazielanath Год назад

How long can I store powdered milk with vacuums sealer in jars? Thank you. Love your videos

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

Should be indefinite if stored in a cool, dark place

@mspeedie52 3 года назад

I have a question, in my garden I have the plant/weed plantain growing. I have heard that it can be used as a medicinal herb. Can I dehydrate it for use later?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yes, it is a great herb. I have used it fresh on two different occasions to heal up wasp stings and it worked in 2 minutes each time. I also use the dried leaf in making a healing salve for skin: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SVVViB57OS8.html

@goldieleyva3002 Год назад

Do you have a video on dehydrating ground beef? How do I keep the grease out of the beef from going everywhere?

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AxgJbScesLE.html

@christinepeters7110 4 года назад

Hi heidi do i need to have a membership at the costco store or can i buy foods online?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

no, but you will pay a small fee that still ends up being less over all than buying some things elsewhere

@susan3200 2 года назад

Can you place the moisture absorbers that come in meditation bottles?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

If you want to use oxygen absorbers or desiccant packs, that is fine but not necessary if you are vacuum sealing.

@JaniceCrowell 4 года назад

When you do extracts, why do you use 1/4 honey? Other people don’t mention any sugars. Can you use the extracts for baking or is it more like a syrup?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

It is just a different way to make them, I always think outside the box. The honey adds a sweetness that contributes to the flavor. Yes, the flavored extracts are for baking or anything you want to add flavor too.

@randallrittenberry 3 года назад

Hello my name is Cynthia. Do you put o2 absorbers in your jars. I trying to get an idea how long they last

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

I never use O2 absorbers

@franciscopadro2881 2 года назад

Can I store cereal with fruits inside? I like the ones with berries, figs, etc.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

Yep, because those are all dried foods. Just vacuum seal into jars to preserve freshness for long term: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1PWjxWJZ8yI.html

@Pmelaniejo 3 года назад

The link for dehydrated soups goes to making mead. Do you have a link for your dehydrated soups?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Sorry, sometimes my links do not copy as they should so I end up pasting the same link twice. It is not for dehydrated soups, it is about how to make soup from food storage, mostly using dehydrated goods: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zyciS5wNh8k.html

@christinepeters7110 4 года назад

Heidi what is a number 10 can? are you talking about a mason jar?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

No, it is a very large can. Often people stock up on freeze dried items from companies in such cans

@elizabethcope1502 4 года назад

Example to help visualize: restaurant size metal cans.

@lovelight9164 9 месяцев назад

How do you know when meats and fruits are dry enough without getting them to dry. I dehydrated horseraddish root last year but it was so hard it broke my plastic nutra-bullet when I tried to powder it.

@RainCountryHomestead 9 месяцев назад

Not sure what to say about your blender but it will be pretty hard when fully dry. Try cutting your pieces smaller is what I would say or get a blender that is glass and stainless steel

@junkinjodi 4 года назад

Let me be the first one to wish you happy Independence Day. My question is I bought a Nesco dehydrator at Goodwill $2. My question is there was no instruction booklet any suggestions on where I could get one thank you.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Sometimes you can do a search online for free PDF files to download on instructions for just about anything. I have done that many times with used things we have bought

@junkinjodi 4 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you I'll do that

@pamelamarquez1173 2 года назад

Nesco has one online to download.

@anneboucher509 4 года назад

Hi Heidi Bought a dehydrader and I want to make dehydrated banana any suggestions . It would be my first time using it. Thanks 😘

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I found the best way is to simply slice and put on your trays and dry. Do not do anything fancy like coat in juice or oil up the trays. Just not necessary. Now I have yet to try it on the fabric covers but will at some point

@anneboucher509 4 года назад

Thanks

@dianavillabella8068 2 года назад

For soups, i would rather grind the dehidrited tomato instead than rehydrate with water?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

Not sure if that was meant to be a question but when adding to soups, there is no need to rehydrate first, nor to grind them, just toss them in. That is what I do with all dried veggies I am adding to soup. They will rehydrate while they are cooking.

@destitute8493 2 года назад

I watched this video in several sessions, so perhaps I missed it, but it looks to me like you did not mention steaming, which is a natural complement to drying. A traditional 3-decker stovetop steamer can prepare an entire meal--for example, fish or meat dumplings in the bottom, veggies & potatoes in the second layer and steamed dessert in the top. Steaming is healthy in two ways: it reduces the amount of fat used, and it cooks at a lower temperature. High heat produces heterocyclic amines (HCA's) which are carcinogenic.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

I did not mention it because this is how I use dried foods, not anyone else. However, good to know, still won't be my choice though

@bettynickelson779 2 года назад

Is it ok to use absorber packs on top before you seal?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

You can if you want but I find it unnecessary and a waste of money if you are vacuum sealing anyway

@susan3200 2 года назад

Can you do a video on vacuum sealing for us newbies?

@his9girl1 4 года назад

Do you keep your meats on the shelf? I have been told that you have to freeze dehydrated meats due to fats going rancid if you aren't using it within 7 days.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

As shown in the video here, Yes I do, I have had meats dried and vacuum sealed meats on the shelves for years and they are still as good as the day I put them in the jars.

@marthaadams8326 4 года назад

I think they mean if you open a #10 can of meat, you need to use it up. But, I would think (check it out) that you could use canning jars and vacuum seal the lid and an oxygen absorber if you think so. I have resealed a lot of meat that I purchased commercially in canning jars and sealed and they are still good.

@his9girl1 4 года назад

@@marthaadams8326 no, they were talking about home dehydrated jerky. It kinda made me think why go through the trouble od dehydrating if you had to use up freezer space anyway.

@marthaadams8326 4 года назад

@@his9girl1 I thought jerky was a waste of time because every thing I read said you had to use it up pretty quickly. Or, it had to be freezer or refrigerated. But, I think what she read was really talking about the #10 cans of meat that one can buy. I buy them for my dog, but always have to vacuum seal the left overs in canning jars.

@103Catherine 2 года назад

did u seal the canning lids

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

yes

@materialgirl338 3 года назад

I wondering if you contacted the local extension office about dehydrated meat in a jar, they told me not to put dehydrated meat ever! Because the dehydrator leaves part of the meat moist thus can cause botulism. Dehydrating meat dose not kill bacteria and parasites plus you not sealing it correctly.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yet, people eat dried meat in the form of jerky that is only sealed in plastic bags all the time. And many people dehydrate COOKED ground beef (which is what mine is) all the time and they use it. That is not a new practice.

@JaniceCrowell 4 года назад

Can you dehydrate olives, or is there too much fat?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I have never tried it myself but have wondered this same thing

@tinnerste2507 3 года назад

Ive dehydrated black olives that were in a frozen veg mix and they were dry, but a little bit leathery. I used them within 3 months so i can say they last so long.

@lorettacatron6670 3 года назад

Hold on how do you powder up fruit?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Mostly only freeze dried fruits can be powdered. I show this in other videos that I believe I linked to in the description box above such as the pineapple banana coconut bread recipe that I created

@janchilds 3 года назад

Just curious why you don’t dehydrate your own corn and carrots?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

I have yet to successfully grow a good sweet corn and though we have grown carrots, it has not been enough at a time to bother dehydrating so I like to use the carrots I DO grow fresh and preferably raw, such as using in salads and so on

@pattylcravatta Год назад

Can you dehydrate Marshmallows?

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

Not sure they would dehydrate without melting, you would have to freeze dry them instead

@pattylcravatta Год назад

Okay!

@girlywhirly4971 4 года назад

The mylar bagged freeze dried foods are still not available and hasn't been available for a very very long time! Only the plastic jars are available at Mother Earth.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Yep, they are having a very difficult time keeping them stocked because of this current crises...just like toilet paper, silver bars, and hand sanitizer. It is this way with most things related to prepping and even those that are not. I still cannot get some of the fabrics I used to never have a problem getting